#A5A9AC Hex Color
An industrial neutral with reserved composure
This medium-toned, neutral grey feels decidedly industrial and reserved. Because it lacks strong saturation, #a5a9ac acts as a reliable base for corporate interfaces or minimalist architectural layouts. It creates a high-contrast pairing when used with solid black typography. However, avoid using this color next to bright whites, where it risks appearing washed out or flat. The hex code for this ashy grey is #a5a9ac.
Questions about #a5a9ac
What is #a5a9ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a9ac is rgb(165, 169, 172), in HSL hsl(206, 4%, 66%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 33%.
Does #a5a9ac work well for body text?
Using #a5a9ac for body text requires caution because its lack of contrast can cause readability issues. For the best accessibility results, pair this medium grey with dark text like charcoal or deep black to ensure it remains legible against white backgrounds.
What colors complement #a5a9ac in a design scheme?
Because #a5a9ac is a reserved neutral, it functions best when contrasted against vibrant accents or deep, grounded tones. Consider pairing it with a rich navy or a muted terracotta to add visual depth without overpowering the industrial feel of the grey base.
Is #a5a9ac readable on white or black?
#a5a9ac has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.